Ohio: Pioneer Days

Fun at Lyme Village

BELLEVUE - Step back in time through the history trail of Pioneer Days at historic Lyme Village on Sept. 9 and 10. Witness how people lived in the 1800s era and experience confederate and union canons from the Civil War being fired on an hourly basis.

Walk through the displays and demonstrations by the volunteers dressed in period costume in and around authentic log houses, a one-room schoolhouse, log church and blacksmith shop. See an 1836 farmhouse used as part of the underground railroad. Explore a hardware store, woodworking shop and barns showing farm life to explore. Don’t miss the Carriage House where a cafe has been set up to serve delicious food and drinks to patrons.

There is a military museum on site where ammunition is displayed from as far back as the Revolutionary War to the present. Dont miss a tour through the beautiful 1882 John Wright Mansion, complete with appropriate furnishings to compliment its grand architechural style.

The weekend actually begins Sept. 8 when 600 fourth-graders will visit and be educated by 70 presenters covering a wide variety of topics dealing with pioneer living and the history of the country. Each student will be randomly assigned to 12 different activities.

“This is a tremendous educational value for them. It’s such a great way to learn hands-on,” explained Roger Knight, volunteer coordinator of the event for Lyme Village.

Historic Lyme Village is staffed totally by dedicated volunteers whose mission is to educate the public by presenting living history in an environment that closely resembles the time period being portrayed.

“If it has to do with history, you name it and it’s there,” Knight continued.

Admission for the public is $12 for adults, $11 for senior citizens and $6 for children ages 6-12. The admission includes live entertainment, music by the Moorhens and Christian Cloggers, tours of the John Wright Mansion, and all demonstrations.

A flea market will be set up for shopping opportunities.

“Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln” will be available to visit with the public on Sept. 9.Hours open will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine.

Lyme Village invites you to be sure to bring the whole family for a memorable day not soon to be forgotten. For more information, visit https:// lymevillage.org/

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